Vanguard Core Bond ETF
VCRB
Market cap $1.19B

78.22 USD

+0.32

0.41%

At close Oct 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.41%

5 days

0.05%

1 month

-1.87%

3 months

1.86%

6 months

4.91%

Year to date

1.54%

1 year

1.65%

5 years

1.65%

0

Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,000% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 2

800% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 2

354% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $45.7M [Q1] → $207M (+$161M) [Q2]

87% more funds holding

Funds holding: 23 [Q1] → 43 (+20) [Q2]

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 6 (+2) [Q2]

32.26% more ownership

Funds ownership: 35.95% [Q1] → 68.21% (+32.26%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCRB.

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Recession Or Not, Investors Can Benefit From Core Bonds

As the economy cools down and the U.S. Federal Reserve eases into a more accommodative monetary policy, the prospect of a potential recession could push even more investors to bonds. But recession or not, investors can still reap the benefits of core bond exposure.

Recession Or Not, Investors Can Benefit From Core Bonds

2 Options to Consider as Active Bond Funds Outperform

Active bond funds are having a strong year, according to data from Morningstar. If the trend persists, Vanguard has a pair of options to consider if fixed income investors want to get more active with their core bond exposure.

2 Options to Consider as Active Bond Funds Outperform

Election Year Adds Intrigue to Municipal Bonds

The forthcoming presidential election is certainly adding a healthy dose of intrigue into the municipal bond space. That said, Vanguard has a pair of muni ETF options that are worthy of consideration.

Election Year Adds Intrigue to Municipal Bonds

3 ETF Options as Safe Haven Demand Drives Investors to Bonds

Bonds have once again become a default play to help hedge against stock market volatility. As renewed recession fears are adding market fluctuations to a typically tepid summer for stocks, bonds are an ideal safe haven, with three options from Vanguard to consider.

3 ETF Options as Safe Haven Demand Drives Investors to Bonds

Consider These Key Options for Core Bond Exposure

While investors have been fixated on yields when it comes to bond exposure, the recent volatility could bring them back to fundamentals. Now is as good a time any to add core bond exposure as the equities roller coaster ride gets underway.

Consider These Key Options for Core Bond Exposure

3 Core Options as Investors Add Bonds Ahead of Rate Cuts

Investors continue to pile into bonds ahead of Fed rate cuts, taking advantage of current yields before interest rate cuts take place. That said, fixed income investors looking to add core exposure can mull three options from Vanguard.

3 Core Options as Investors Add Bonds Ahead of Rate Cuts

2 Investment-Grade Options as Investors Eschew Risky Debt

The scramble for attaining higher yields before central bank rate cuts doesn't mean investors aren't exercising due diligence. In fact, they're eschewing risky debt and opting for higher-quality options, according to the Financial Times.

2 Investment-Grade Options as Investors Eschew Risky Debt

Active Bond ETFs Continue to See Record Inflows This Year

More inflows into active bond ETFs during the month of June is following the overall trend of higher inflows since the start of the year. That said, it's an ideal time to get core exposure with the added flexibility of active management with a pair of Vanguard ETFs.

Active Bond ETFs Continue to See Record Inflows This Year

Investors Pile Into Bond Funds Amid Attractive Yields

Investors continue to pile into bond funds, looking to add yield now before the Federal Reserve starts instituting rate cuts. Vanguard has both a passive and active option to get core bond exposure as well as yield.

Investors Pile Into Bond Funds Amid Attractive Yields

Magnificent Seven Covered Calls & Vanguard in Focus

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Magnificent Seven Covered Calls & Vanguard in Focus

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